Importance of judicial independence means judges don't have to explain their decisions.

The judge who bailed Christie Marceau's killer was "not interested" in police information.

Day 2 of the Christie Marceau inquest has closed with a new media ruling from the Coroner.

A police prosecutor "strongly" and repeatedly opposed bail for Christie Marceau's killer.

Day two of the inquest into the death of teenager Christie Marceau has started.

EXCLUSIVE: A sex offender with dementia released to retirement home because of gap in law

A domestic violence advocacy group is calling for an inquiry into the Family Court.

Ask for help and you will get it, government promises family violence victims.

Man imprisoned for widely distributing terrorism material has had his appeal dismissed.

Tailored support in the Budget for family violence victims and struggling Cantabrians.

Stephen Dudley died after an assault at rugby practice. The Coroner's report is now out.

A Ponsonby real estate agent has been sacked after pleading guilty to meth charges.

Victim advocates say authorities are 'not open' to issues around the Family Court system.

It was four years ago to the day that Anthony Sannd stole a $130,000 Ducati motorcycle.

It's taken more than four years for a resolution in the case involving Matthew Young.

Two sex assault convictions since 2012 arrival, yet man on resident visa allowed to stay.

The proportion of Māori imprisoned in 2016 was higher than any other year on record.

A prominent couple is in court about alleged assaults and abuse during marriage.

Legislation to overhaul how family violence is dealt with has been introduced.

He murdered his stepdaughter and was sentenced to life in prison. But that was not enough for 'Smiling Assassin' Stephen Roger Williams.

Real estate agents, lawyers and accounts will soon face tougher anti-money-laundering rules under a bill introduced to Parliament today.

A family violence survivor has set up a new initiative to help victims.

Labour Corrections spokesman Kelvin Davis has taken aim at the Government, saying deportees are not being adequately supported.

The Court said the killers of Moko Rangitoheriri should count themselves "fortunate" they were not jailed for life.

After travel plans were made, the wife found out her husband was planning to leave her.

Labour has opted for NZ First over the Greens in its nomination to the committee which oversees New Zealand's spies.

A prominent New Zealander is before the courts on a sexual assault charge.

Cricketer tells court alleged rape victim was looking for 'male attention'.

A date has been set for an inquest into the death of Auckland teen Christie Marceau.

Man who beat his boss to death with a hammer will serve at least 12 years in jail.